JP2012102718A - Power generating system using gravity and buoyancy - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To use principles of gravity and buoyancy for mass production of electricity that is abundant in resources, environmentally friendly, and manageable, has no geographical limitations, and is cheap and reliable.SOLUTION: A weight is fed to a chamber 2 filled with water and floated to the surface of the water to generate electricity when dropped.

Description

  The present invention is generally related to power generation equipment, and more precisely, a gravity / buoyancy power generation system. In this invention, a weight is lifted to a certain height using the principle of buoyancy, and then it is dropped using gravity to generate power. (Technical field: Electrical / mechanical engineering)

Today's society needs more energy, but clean, sustainable, relatively cheap and less geographically limited power generation without emissions is essential.
Current power generation methods such as nuclear power generation, coal, and oil power generation will be further developed, but the damage to the environment is great, so clean power generation is social, political, or power generation. It is highly needed in factories.
Geothermal power generation that is relatively cheap and clean, hydroelectric power generation, solar thermal power generation, tidal power generation, wave power generation, wind power generation, etc. are currently used. However, they destroy the natural river flow, or the surrounding ecosystem, as well as the limitations of geographical conditions, and they must depend on parts that humans cannot control. For example, the conditions of the sky, changes in tides, wave heights, days without wind, or the need for rain every day required for hydropower.

Several devices and methods that generate power using the power of nature have been invented. For example, U.S. Pat. No. 7,134,283 by Victor Villalobos discloses power generation using buoyancy and gravity (see Patent Document 19). In the sealed shaft of the gravity and buoyancy system, the wheel rotates as the ball mass is dropped by gravity. Each lump of ball is collected and transferred into a shaft containing liquid. The liquid shaft consists of at least two columns that cause a reaction, thereby preventing leakage of the liquid shaft. Due to the buoyancy, each ball floats up to the top, where it is rested on the wheel again. However, this method is not practical because it takes a lot of energy to put the ball into the liquid.
Forrest US Pat. No. 5,944,480 is an apparatus in which weights connected to each other are lifted up by buoyancy and dropped by gravity to generate electricity (see Patent Document 12).
US Pat. No. 6,249,057 by Lehet is an energy conversion device that converts compressed gas into shaft power (see Patent Document 14).
Shin, US Pat. No. 6,734,574, is a power generation system that uses buoyancy, which uses Archimedes' law, passing a magnetic capsule through a portion of a pipe filled with liquid, and pulling the magnetic capsule by gravity. It is a thing to return (refer patent document 16).

  Thus, because most power generation methods have limitations, it is ideal and important to develop a power generation method that is always clean, clean, maintainable and can be produced indefinitely and without geographical conditions.

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The present invention can solve today's energy problems as follows.
a) Pollution caused by production b) Environmental destruction caused by power generation c) Ecosystem destruction caused by power generation d) Power generation based on non-renewable resources e) Power generation and pollutants generated by its consumption F) Land problems when installing power plants such as nuclear power and hydropower

  In the present invention, the contaminants discarded during production, which are in the above problems (a, b, c, d), are close to zero.

  The present invention is “clean” and “free” because power is generated using gravity and buoyancy that are the principles of nature and cannot be used up. Therefore, the problem (a, b, c, e,) can be solved without relying on resources that cannot be regenerated.

  Since the present invention can be installed anywhere, by utilizing a sparsely populated area, the burden on the local residents and the ecosystem, which is a problem of the plant, can be reduced. Because of the flexibility in geographical conditions, (f,) such as land problems can be solved by this method.

  The present invention is a system that uses two natural principles to produce unlimited power for free and can generate electricity on a large scale, clean and environmentally, using buoyancy and gravity. When generating electricity using this system,

  Unlimited resources. Gravity and buoyancy used in this system can be used without limitation.

Environmentally Friendly.
a) It is clean. Since nothing is discarded from this system, there is virtually no waste. In other words, it can fulfill the purpose of clean energy generation that is absolutely necessary today.
b) The balance of the ecosystem can be maintained. If this system is used, rivers will not be clogged because of dam construction, and water and the atmosphere will not be polluted by power generation waste. In other words, by using this system, the destruction of ecosystems with aquatic and forest creatures can be stopped immediately.

  Easy to manage. The size of the power generation can be controlled by the size of the mechanical equipment. That is, a large facility can generate a large amount of power, and a small facility can generate a small amount of power.

  Adapt geographically. Gravity and buoyancy law systems can be used ideally anywhere on the earth and can be installed anywhere.

  It is a low price. Gravity and buoyancy are free of nature, so there is no need to purchase resources to generate electricity.

  Certainty. Gravity and buoyancy to meet a certain amount of energy always exists. There is no need for clear weather or wind power at all times and no constant replenishment of flammable resources for production. It is possible to always generate power anytime and anywhere.

A power generation system that operates one or more generators to create clean and environmentally friendly energy consists of:
A weight is dropped in a device using a chain from a certain height, and the energy generated naturally from the object falling by gravity is captured and collected in the chain device, and this time, it is also raised to the top of the liquid by buoyancy. It is a device that continues to generate electricity by repeating this operation. By using these two natural principles of buoyancy and gravity, it is free, non-consumable, reliable, environmentally friendly, and can be used anywhere in the world to generate electricity without regional restrictions. it can.

This system is based on two principles.
1. Several collections X of weights A are dropped from height H. When the weight X is dropped from the height H, there is sufficient force F to move the pulley device. This pulley rotates the magnetism in the generator by its movement, thereby generating electricity.
2. The density of the weight A is lighter than the density of the liquid L. Therefore, the weight A returns to the upper part of the liquid by buoyancy.
For example, as shown in FIG. 9, if the liquid A is water, a weight that is lighter than water is used, such as plastic-covered wood or a light metal with a rubber tube filled with air. .

Currently, there are sustainable resources such as biofuel, biomass, geothermal fuel, hydroelectric power generation, solar thermal power generation, tidal power generation, wave power, wind power generation, etc. Compared to such other technologies, the present invention Is superior in the following points.
The above must be installed in a location that suits the geographical conditions, such as a river basin, solar heat, a windy location, or a wave or tide. In contrast, the present invention using gravity buoyancy has no limited geographical conditions, making it easier to generate electricity anywhere in the world.

The following drawings will explain the present invention more easily.
It is a front view of a power generator. It is a right side surface of a power generator. It is a plan for a power generation device. It is an axonometric view of the power generator as viewed from A ′. FIG. 5 is an exploded view of the axonometric projection of FIG. 4. FIG. 3 is an axonometric view of the power generator from B ′. FIG. 7 is an exploded view of the axonometric projection of FIG. 6. It is the whole outline figure of the interior design drawing of a structure. FIG. 9 is an exploded view of FIG. It is an axonometric view of one weight. FIG. 11 is another axonometric view of the weight in FIG. 10. It is a bottom view of the weight in FIG. It is sectional drawing which cut | disconnected the center of the weight which shows an interior structure. It is a schematic diagram showing how the falling weight is connected to the chain. FIG. 10 is a detailed schematic diagram when all the weights enter the unit (chamber # 1) as seen from FIG. 9. It is a detailed schematic diagram when a weight enters chamber # 2 (27) and is stacked. It is a schematic diagram when water is pumped up to chamber # 2 (27) of FIG. It is a schematic diagram of the place where chamber # 2 (27) of FIG. 16 opens and a weight goes up. (28) FIG. 17 is a schematic illustration where one of the chambers # 2 (27) in FIG. 16 is closed. (30) It is a schematic diagram of the place where water is drawn from chamber # 2 (27) in FIG. (22) FIG. 10 is a detailed schematic diagram showing how energy generated from the weight is transferred to the power generation unit as seen from FIG. 9. It is a detailed schematic diagram where several power generators are operating.

For power generation, the wheel is dropped from a certain position and the generated energy is transferred to the chain device. A gear is attached to the back of the chain, so that vertical movement is transmitted to the gear, and as a result, a permanent magnet located in the center of the two coils rotates for power generation.
The wheel is dropped to the bottom, where it is collected and fed into a cylindrical chamber containing a liquid that is heavier in density than the wheel.
The wheel is inserted from the bottom of the chamber using a waterproof, pressure-proof closed device in the central chamber. This chamber is devised so that the wheel enters when one opens and the wheel exits when the other opens. The water and the pressure-proof door that can be opened and closed are located in one of the chambers.

  FIG. 1 shows the front of the overall structure. 2 shows a cylindrical chamber filled with water. In this unit, the weight goes up to the surface of the cylinder water that overflows from the top, and is ejected to the outside by the overflowing water. Thereafter, the water is discharged into the water tank 4 of FIG. 2 at the time point 4A of FIG. This water continues to overflow as it is pumped back to the top of the cylindrical chamber (2) by a pump near the water tank 4 in FIG.

The weights are then slid down, lined up at different points in the cage of the facility, and dropped off by gravity.
As shown in 7 of FIG. 3, the weight is dropped as it is, but falls in the direction guided by the slide rail.
The weight falls to the bottom and, as seen at 8, is raised to a certain height and reduced in speed by being sent to the water reservoir (this is optional). Alternatively, the movement is confined by a similar motor as shown in FIG. 21, but in this case, they are arranged on the ground level.

  After being dropped, the weight is collected at a specific location (collection point) and returned to the cylindrical chamber by slide 1 in FIG.

FIGS. 15-20 are detailed schematic designs showing how the weight is inserted from the bottom of the cylinder.
FIG. 15 is where the weight enters the first chamber (24).
Thereafter, the waterproof and pressure-proof door between chambers # 1 and # 2 opens. (31 FIG. 20)
The weight is then transferred to the second chamber (25 FIG. 16) and loaded in a manner that reasonably packs the given space.

Thereafter, the waterproof and pressure-proof door (31 FIG. 20) between the chambers # 1 and # 2 is closed, and water is incorporated into the second chamber (# 2, 27 in FIG. 17) (26 FIG. 17).
This serves to reduce the impact when the next door (32) opens, which tightly closes the cylindrical chamber and chamber # 2. (Fig. 18)
As shown in FIG. 17, when the second chamber is filled with water, the weight begins to float and then the chamber is completely closed. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 18, the door between the second chamber and the cylindrical chamber is opened.
At this point, since the weight is lighter than water, it rises to the surface of the cylinder (28 and 29) by buoyancy.
As shown in FIG. 19, the door between the cylindrical chamber and the second chamber is then closed tightly by a waterproof and pressure-proof seal.
Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 20, the water in the second chamber is drained, and the door (31) between it and the first chamber is opened for more weight and the process is repeated.

10 to 14 show detailed schematic views of the wheel.
The wheel has two key-type frames (12) that serve to be introduced into the socket of the rail 7 in FIG. 2 when the weight falls.
The wheel comes with a buoyancy unit (14 Fig. 10), which is made of a light and flexible material, such as rubber, that is filled with air and designed to float in water. .
The roller on the wheel (11 FIG. 10) is used when moving in a tilted plane (Example 9). (Collection point 9 FIG. 1) and slide 1 (FIG. 1). FIG. 12 shows a view of the bottom of the weight.
Reference numeral 15 denotes a stationary gear that is tied to the chain when falling, as seen in FIG. Reference numeral 20 denotes a clip for hooking on the gear when the weight falls.
This motion is then transported to the pulley system (34 FIG. 21) by the chain (17 FIG. 14) and then transferred to a power generator consisting of permanent magnets (37). It is rotated around the two coils by a gear and axle device (35), thereby generating electricity as seen in FIG.

  It should be understood that the buoyancy weight (33) need not be in the form shown in the drawing. It may be spherical or otherwise, but it must be heavy enough to pull the chain device down and physically float in a liquid such as water by buoyancy.

  While the invention represents an ideal embodiment, it may be readily modified or modified without departing from the spirit of the invention as defined in the appended claims.

1 Slide 2 Transfer point (cylindrical chamber)
7 Slide rail 9 Collection point 17 Chain 23 Water tank # 1
24 Chamber # 1
25 Chamber # 2
31/32 Waterproof, pressure-proof seal 33 An object falls due to gravity. (The buoyant weight is dropped from a certain height.)
37 Permanent magnet 38 Generator 41 Liquid heavier than the weight (eg water)
42 Point of water overflow in the cylinder 43 Second collection point 44 at the top of the structure Second slide device 45 at the top of the structure Gate (automatically opens and closes and sends the weight uniformly to the drop point )
46 Drop Point

Claims (11)

  A power generation unit with a permanent magnet that is rotated by the force from an object that falls due to gravity.   A weight is dropped from a height, which falls through a guide rail device with a chain in the center. The weight generates a force that can sufficiently rotate the permanent magnet. In that liquid (eg water), the weight is characterized by floating by buoyancy.   Collection point where the weight (wheel) falls   A slide that guides the wheel back to the transfer point, which consists of collection chamber # 1 and second chamber # 2, where the weights are arranged to wait to rise to the top.   The # 2 chamber shown is made of two waterproof and pressure-proof seals on both sides, which are made to slide open so that the weight can enter and exit the chamber.   The water tank and pump are used to pump water into chamber # 2, and then drained (drained) and returned to the original water tank.   At a transfer point (hereinafter referred to as a cylindrical chamber) that is clogged with a liquid that is heavier in concentration than the weight (here water), the weight rises by buoyancy. A cylindrical chamber is characterized by a flood of water at the top, and works so that weights continue to flow out of the cylindrical chamber. This overflowing water is pumped up by a pump attached to the top of the cylinder.   At the second collection point at the top, the weight is dropped to the specified height of the cylindrical chamber and then dropped.   The uppermost sliding device of this structure transfers the weight to the drop point and is dropped from a certain height.   The slide B made up of several gates is designed to automatically and uniformly feed the weight to the drop point.   R. P. Transfer the gear system that accelerates M (the rate of rotation per minute) and its movement to the generator.